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2026 Best Value Community Psychology Schools in Ohio

1 Colleges in the United States
$23,993 Avg Student Debt
$55,173 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Community Psychology Badge [Community Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/community-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for community psychology students.

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2026 Best Value Community Psychology Schools in Ohio

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the community psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Community Psychology Schools

1

Wright State University Main Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value community psychology schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete the community psychology program here. Early-career community psychology graduates make about $49,077. Set against $25,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.

2

University Of Toledo came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value community psychology schools. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Students borrow a median of $24,923 to complete the community psychology program here. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from University Of Toledo generally make around $52,675. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kent State University At Kent earned it the #3 place for community psychology. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Community Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans. Soon after graduation, community psychology degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $44,776. That is a strong return on a $25,174 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in community psychology will find it at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Community Psychology graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Early-career community psychology graduates make about $58,516. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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University Of Dayton is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,140. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete the community psychology program here. Community Psychology graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $50,838 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,033 median debt. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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